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As Panasonic Open Japan is cancelled past champ Gangjee recalls event with fond memories

As Panasonic Open Japan is cancelled past champ Gangjee recalls event with fond memories

New Delhi, August 1: Rahil Gangjee loves every golf event he plays, but is quite emotional about the Panasonic Open Japan, an event he won September 2018.  It holds special memories for him for it…

Kapur finishes 2nd in Panasonic Swing; Panasonic Open Japan cancelled

Kapur finishes 2nd in Panasonic Swing; Panasonic Open Japan cancelled

Sentosa, Singapore, July 31: Shiv Kapur, who won the inaugural Panasonic Swing back in 2017, had to be satisfied with the second place as the 2019-20 Panasonic Swing was decided after the cancellation of the Panasonic…

One of Indians’ favourite golfing grounds, Taiwan, cancels Mercuries Masters

One of Indians’ favourite golfing grounds, Taiwan, cancels Mercuries Masters

Tamsui, Chinese Taipei, July 15: The long-standing Mercuries Taiwan Masters, originally scheduled to tee off at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club from September 17-20, will be cancelled this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.…

IGU to get recognition, fraternity relieved but no elections till all states ‘unlock’

IGU to get recognition, fraternity relieved but no elections till all states ‘unlock’

V Krishnaswamy New Delhi, June 20: Golf fans in India will be heaving a big sigh of relief as indications are clear that Indian Golf Union will once again be recognised next week. The Ministry…

‘India Swing’ a big component as Asian Tour adopts need-based, innovative measures for September return

‘India Swing’ a big component as Asian Tour adopts need-based, innovative measures for September return

V Krishnaswamy  New Delhi, June 7: The Asian Tour is taking a cautious and measured approach about returning to competition in September, as the world tries to grapple and deal with Covid-19. The Tour also plans…

OWGR pts in US as Europe is in pause seems unfair but not unexpected

OWGR pts in US as Europe is in pause seems unfair but not unexpected

V Krishnaswamy We are less than a week away from the resumption of men’s professional golf. That happens with the Charles Schwab Challenge at the Colonial at Forth Worth in Texas. An extremely strong field…

Waiting for PGA Tour to start, Jazz finds a home at Chopras  and caddie cooks great Thai food

Waiting for PGA Tour to start, Jazz finds a home at Chopras and caddie cooks great Thai food

Picture: From left Samantha, Coco, Daniel, Casper, caddie Camp and Jazz V Krishnaswamy May 27: Daniel Chopra is as gracious as he is talented. The Indo-Swede, two-time winner on the PGA Tour, and who also…

SHOT 16- Kapur’s unforgettable putt at the Volvo Masters in his rookie year

SHOT 16- Kapur’s unforgettable putt at the Volvo Masters in his rookie year

By Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) Remember the song ‘First Cut is the Deepest’? Penned by songwriter extraordinaire Cat Stevens, it has been blessed by the vocals of many legends, including Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow, over the years.…

SHOT 15 – Two unforgettable shots in two different situations for Chikka

SHOT 15 – Two unforgettable shots in two different situations for Chikka

Joy Chakravarty (@TheJoyofGolf) The PGTI’s ‘Class of 2013’ included some of the most talented young stars in the country to turn professional that year. Among them was the fresh-faced Seenappa Chikkarangappa – a Cindrella Story of…

Shot 14 – A faltering club, a sense of déjà vu and a hero shot from Rashid Khan

Shot 14 – A faltering club, a sense of déjà vu and a hero shot from Rashid Khan

Joy Chakravarty For the second time in two years, Rashid Khan found himself involved in a play-off for the SAIL-SBI Open when it was held at the Delhi Golf Club in 2014. The year before,…